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12/16 Personal Worship Mirroring the Methods of the Master Investing in Disciples Equipping Disciple Makers

PERSONAL WORSHIP Personal Worship “The Super Glue” 2

PERSONAL WORSHIP Worship Greek = Proskuneo “Pros” – Toward or destination of relationship “Kuon” – Dog or hound 3

PERSONAL WORSHIP • Dog lives for the affection of the master • To move toward without distraction • Dog doesn’t treat guests the same way 4

PERSONAL WORSHIP 7 Hebrew Words for “Worship” Barak: To kneel or bow as an act of worship 5

PERSONAL WORSHIP Halal: Show or rave about in extravagance Shachah: To prostrate in loyalty to God, to fall flat Tehillah: To sing spontaneous praise 6

PERSONAL WORSHIP Todah: Time of thanksgiving Yadah: Extended hands of revering worship Zamar: To use musical instruments 7

PERSONAL WORSHIP Exodus 33: 4 -11 Verse 6 - Consecrate yourselves Verse 8 - Prayer closet Verse 10 - Worship the Lord Verse 11 - The Lord speaks 8

PERSONAL WORSHIP Exodus 29: 38 -39 Verse 38 - Each day Verse 39 - AM/PM Act of worship 9

PERSONAL WORSHIP How do you have a relationship with Jesus? Biblical justification: Mark 1: 35 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 -18 Joshua 1: 8 Daniel 9: 1 -19 Psalm 55 Psalm 119 10

PERSONAL WORSHIP “God’s relations will not be made by pop-calls” by E. M. Bounds “If you want to have a devotional, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse. ” by Howard Hendricks “What are the consequences of not teaching personal Worship? by Dr. John Musselman 11

PERSONAL WORSHIP Transitions of Personal Worship: Duty Pupil Partner Sonship “The one priority is time together with the eternal Father to receive His love and transformation. The bottom line is withdrawing and being fully present with Jesus. ” by Pastor Steve Wood 12

PERSONAL WORSHIP The glue of discipleship is deploying six spiritual disciplines on a daily basis through Personal Worship: v Journaling v Repentance v Scripture Reading v Scripture Application v Engaging the Holy Spirit v Thoughtful Targeted Prayer 13

PERSONAL WORSHIP Journaling Exodus 17: 14 Habakkuk 2: 2 Proverbs 3: 3 Proverbs 7: 2 Revelation 19: 9 14

PERSONAL WORSHIP Repentance Luke 24: 47 Acts 26: 20 2 Peter 3: 9 James 5: 16 1 John 1: 9 15

PERSONAL WORSHIP Scripture Reading Psalm 1: 2 Psalm 119: 11 Psalm 119: 97 Acts 18: 24 Romans 4: 3 16

PERSONAL WORSHIP Scripture Application Deuteronomy 11: 18 Matthew 13: 23 Philippians 4: 9 James 1: 22 Daniel 9: 2 -3 17

PERSONAL WORSHIP Emmaus Walk Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy your consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 18

PERSONAL WORSHIP Thoughtful, Targeted Prayer Luke 11: 1 -4 Matthew 6: 9 -13 • Prayer as a model and not a liturgy • Noted for brevity, simplicity, comprehensiveness • All prayer willingly submits to God’s purpose, plans, glory 19

THE LORD’S PRAYER 7 Petitions v To God • Praise • His Kingdom • His Will v To Human Needs • Daily Provision • Forgiveness • Temptation v Intercessory 20

PERSONAL WORSHIP Build a Personal Relationship With Jesus By: Journaling Repentance Scripture Reading Scripture Application Engaging the Holy Spirit Thoughtful, targeted prayer 21